Want to know who had influence, who fell from favor, and who lost their heads? Enquiring minds will find it all here, plus fashion tips, secret diaries, and advice columns for kings and tyrants--after all, it's lonely at the top!

Take a voyage through 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history on the banks of the Nile River, from the early settlers and kings to great pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, and Cleopatra. Visit the pyramids and meet the pharoahs who built these stairways to heaven. Then vote for your favorite god and learn how to make a mummy. Also included are features on building the perfect pyramid, food and feasting, trade, and education.